FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Blakeburn Elementary hosts a Seaside Carnival from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at 1040 Riverside Dr. in Port Coquitlam. Evening will feature carnival games, a velcro wall, pony rides, bouncy castles, face painting, snow cones, cake walk and concession. Information: 604-612-9148.

Mary Hill Elementary hosts a year-end Crazy Circus Carnival from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the school, 1890 Humber Cres., Port Coquitlam. Evening will feature bouncy castle, games, prizes, cake walk, barbecue, music, local and home business showcase and silent auction.

Terry Fox Library kicks off another round of free drop-in storytimes for preschool children from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Program is free and no registration is required. Info: 604-927-7999.

Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 games, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine at 604-937-7537.

Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free weekly walking group for the bereaved from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to meet at the Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Road and Heritage Mountain. Registration: Castine Breckwoldt at 604-949-2274.

Knitting Club at Libby's Café meets weekly from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 2105-2850 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. Members knit and crochet scarves and hats to support area homeless programs. New members welcome, and donations of yarn accepted. Information: 604-945-3388 or www.libbyskitchen.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Maillardville Residents' Association holds its fourth-annual giant garage sale featuring lively French-Canadian music, a barbecue, children's activities and more. Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1007 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam. Information: www.maillardvilleresidents.ca.

Colony Farm Park Association joins forces with the Burke Mountain Naturalists to host free guided nature walks to view the lazuli buntings at Colony Farm at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Information: www.bmn.bc.ca or 604-937-3483.

Canadian Cancer Society celebrates 20 years of Relay for Life in Coquitlam from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Percy Perry Stadium in Town Centre Park. Day features anniversary celebrations, live entertainment, survivors lap and luminary ceremony. Register a team or donate today. Information: www.relaybc.ca.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Cornerstone Café holds a silent auction in support of the Pacific Post Partum Support Society from noon to 4 p.m. at 3003 Burlington Dr., Coquitlam. Afternoon will feature live music, door prizes and an information booth.

Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a guided tree tour at Riverview Hospital at 1 p.m. Meet at the Henry Esson Young Building. Info: www.rhcs.org.

or 604-290-9910.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets at 7 p.m. in Pinetree Community Centre. All those dealing with prostate problems are welcome to share concerns and experiences in the strictly

confidential atmosphere. Information: Norm at 604-936-8703 or Ken at 604-936-2998.

Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities committee, meets at 7 p.m. at Coquitlam City Hall, 3001 Burlington Dr. All welcome. Information: Simon at 604-464-8942.

Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm.freetoasthost.info or Shirley at 604-671-1060.

Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games follow reasonably priced soup and sandwich lunch prepared by Community Integration Services Society, which supports adults with disabilities. Information: 604-469-4561.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

SHARE alcohol and drug program staff continue the education series with a discussion on anger from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Program is free. Information: 604-936-3900.

Friends and Family of Melissa White are holding a zumba class fundraiser from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Mabbett Room of the Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre. Admission is $10 and supports the family. A silent auction will be held. Information: 604-942-9156.

Knitting Club at Libby's Café meets weekly from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 2105-2850 Shaughnessy St. in Port Coquitlam. Members knit and crochet scarves and hats to support area homeless programs. New members welcome, and donations of yarn accepted. Information: 604-945-3388 or www.libbyskitchen.com.

Recovery International meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities Mental Health Centre, 2232 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam. The self-help peer-to-peer support group meets to help those struggling with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. Information: Phyllis at 604-931-5945.

Inner Peace Movement holds seminars at 1 and 7:30 p.m. featuring how to trust your intuition and experience energy techniques and aura readings at the PoCo Inn and Suites, 1545 Lougheed Hwy. Admission is $16. Information: www.innerpeacemovement.ca.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce holds its final networking breakfast until the fall from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the PoCo Inn and Suites, 1545 Lougheed Hwy. Registration in advance is required. Information: www.tricitieschamber.com or 604-464-2716.

La Leche League, Coquitlam chapter meets at 10 a.m. to discuss when the baby arrives, families and breastfed babies. Group meets at 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. Information: www.lllc.ca.

Mackin House Museum hosts its historical book club with a discussion on Lawrence Hill's The Book of Negroes. All welcome. Information: 604-516-6151.

Morningside Toastmasters meets from 7:25 to 8:30 p.m. at Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca or Gene at 604-230-8030.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Mackin House Museum presents a workshop on traditional glass etching with Rick Mercer at 2:30 p.m. at 1116 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam. Space is limited so register early. Information: 604-516-6151.

Como Lake United Church holds a gigantic garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking garage off 535 Marmont St. Hardware, collectibles, furniture, outdoor equipment, toys and household items available.

Coquitlam Art Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Annual membership $10; experienced and novice artists welcome. Information: Soni at 604-469-8712.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

Festival Coquitlam presents the 22nd annual Teddy Bear Picnic, featuring the Grande Parade at 10 a.m. leading to Town Centre Park where the picnic will run until 4:30 p.m. Activities include the teddy playground, gymnastics, kids zone, bicycle safety course, face painting and more. Information: festivalcoquitlam@citysoup.ca.

Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is hosting its first Tour de PoCo heritage walk through the city starting at 11 a.m. at Lions Park. Information: www.pocoheritage.org.

ONGOING

Terry Fox Library hosts free storytimes for children ages two to six and their families at various times in the week at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Information: 604-927-7999.

Port Moody Ecological Society invites the community in to the Noons Creek Hatchery every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. to check out volunteer opportunities like working in the hatchery, water quality testing, gardening and administration. Information: 604-469-9106 or www.noonscreek.org.

Terry Fox Library hosts free storytimes for children ages two to six and their families at different times throughout the week at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Info: 604-927-7999.

Port Coquitlam Community Band meets Wednesday evenings at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary, 1335 Dominion Ave. New members of all levels are welcome. Info: 604-785-9672 or e-mail dsmaxwell@hotmail.com.

Coquitlam Gogos meets monthly to find ways to help African grandmothers raising children orphaned by AIDS. You do not have to be a grandmother to join. Information: 604-552-2275 or 604 469-0265.

Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays from 10:30 to noon. Group meets at the Port Moody Social Recreation Centre. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Beach. Newcomers can register by calling Castine Breckwoldt at 604-949-2274.

Société francophone de Maillardville, in partnership with Canadian Parents for French, Tri-Cities chapter, offers registration for Maillardville-Coquitlam French summer camp, for kids ages six to 12. Camp runs July 4 to Aug. 26 at Banting Middle School. For info and to register, visit www.maillardville.com or phone 604-515-7070.

Debtors Anonymous meets regularly to offer hope and

recovery to debtors, compulsive spenders and under-earners. Info: 604-878-3328 or www.debtorsanonymous.org.

Developmental Disabilities Association offers free pickup of gently used houseware items, including dishes, toys and books. Cloth items can be dropped off in bins. Furniture, dishes and clothes are accepted at donation stations. Info: 604-273-4332.

Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Dogwood Pavilion. Info: 604-931-5120.

Hominum Vancouver Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Members meet every Monday at 7:30 p.m. Meetings take place in locations throughout Metro Vancouver. For information and location, call Bernie at 604-688-8639 or Don at 604-329-9760.

Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Soup and sandwich lunch follows, prepared by Community Integration Services Society, which supports adults with disabilities. Info: 604-469-4561.

Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www.lincolntm.com. or Ken at 778-786-2533.

Maillardville Community Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at ABC Country Restaurant at Lougheed Highway and Schoolhouse Street. Information: 604-464-1808.

Maillardville Residents' Association meets the first Wednesday of each month at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Information: 604-931-5650.

Morningside Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7:10 to 8:30 a.m. at Burkeview Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca.

North Fraser Alzheimer Resource Centre offers monthly caregiver support groups in Coquitlam and PoCo. Info: 604-298-0780.

Poirier Youth Centre offers youth between 11 and 18 a place to hang out, downstairs from the Poirier Community Centre. Ping pong, Internet, music and PlayStation 2 available. Drop-in is free. Info: 604-933-6035.

Cameron Centre hosts free drop-in English conversation classes for intermediate to advanced level speakers, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday at 9523 Cameron St. Information: Sarah at 604-630-9236.

Como Lake Quilters meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Como Lake United Church. The informal group meets to work on individual projects and share talents. Visitors and prospective members welcome. Info: Joy at 604-466-9992 or Jo-Ann at 604-941-4869.

Connexus BNI meets regularly in Coquitlam, and has openings for new members. Info: 778-242-0957.

MOSAIC kindness club needs host volunteers to help newcomers adjust to Canadian life. Commitment is for two hours a week for 13 weeks. Information: 604-254-9626.

Nar-Anon support for those affected by someone else's addiction meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Lions Hall, 12479 Harris Rd., in Pitt Meadows Info: Cheryl at 604-465-0872.

North Fraser Alzheimer Resource Centre offers monthly caregiver support groups in Coquitlam and PoCo. Info: 604-298-0780.

Parents Without Partners is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization devoted to the interests of single parents and their children. Parents who are separated, divorced, widowed or never married may join. Orientation meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: 604-945-2407.

Pinetree Friendship Circle, for women of all ages, invites new members for free activities at Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 4. Info: catnut2@excite.com.

Pocomo Hiking Club meets Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. for hikes throughout the Lower Mainland. Information: pocomohiking@hotmail.com.

PoCoMo Youth Services Society is looking for youths between 12 and 18 who want to make a difference in the community. Information: Jerome Bouvier at 604-251-6449 or jerome@jeromeinspires.com.

Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. Cognitive behaviour techniques are discussed at the Port Coquitlam meeting. Information: Phyllis at 604-931-5945 or www.RecoveryCanada.ca.

Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club offers weekly recreational volleyball on Wednesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. at Hillcrest Middle, 2161 Regan Ave. in Coquitlam. Beginners are welcome, and the club also organizes hikes, movie nights and dinners. Information: Gary at 604-469-6389 or gary4now@shaw.ca.

SARA Society (Sexual Assault Recovery Anonymous) offers teen and adult support programs, literature and public education in Metro Vancouver. For information, call 604-584-2626, e-mail sarasociety@telus.net or visit www.sarasociety.net.

Sasamat Outdoor Centre is looking for entertainers for its adult lunch and dinner programs. Those interested are asked to submit a website link to linda@sasamat.org or call 604-939-2268.

Scouts francophones is looking for leaders. This fulfilling volunteer position includes opportunities for personal growth, adventure, travel and practicum hours. Info: Monique at 604-936-3624.

Special Olympics B.C., Coquitlam branch, needs volunteers to help run sporting programs and events. Info: 604-737-3125.

Suite E Life Drawing Group meets each Tuesday until June from 6:50 to 9:50 p.m. at the Joseph Howe Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Information: www.myartclub.com or Myda at 604-469-1911.

SUCCESS is looking for volunteers for its host program, which helps new immigrants adapt to Canadian society. Information: Shirley at 604-936-5900.

Toastmasters' Crystal Clear Speakers meet every second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 1111 Austin Ave. in Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: 604-941-0191.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites new members to experience friendly group support for weight loss. There are a number of chapters in the Tri-Cities area. Information: Gail at 604-941-8699 or www.tops.org.

TRICEPS (Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support), a non-profit support group that provides help to parents, spouses and siblings of individuals diagnosed with psychosis, meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Parklane Room of Eagle Ridge Hospital from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tri-Cities Caregivers' Support Group meets the second and fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Karen at 778-789-1496.

Tri-City Family Place offers a drop-in program for parents and caregivers of children under six years, open Tuesdays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 2062 Manning Ave. Information: 604-945-0048.

Tri-City Newcomers Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All women, not just those who are new to the area, are welcome to attend. For information, contact Wendy at 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@yahoo.ca.

Tri-City Singles Social Club offers people 40 and older a chance to get together and enjoy activities like walking, theatre, dining, biking, bowling, kayaking and weekend trips. Membership is $20 per year, and the group meets on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Moody Legion, 2513 Clarke St. Information: Marcy at 604-346-9776 or e-mail tricityclub@gmail.com.

Tri-City Women's Resource Society offers an empowering mothers parenting group at various times throughout the year. Participation in the educational group is free, and childcare and transportation subsidies are available. Information: 604-941-7111, Ext. 106.

Barnet Sailing Co-operative welcomes new members, be they land-lubbers or old salts. Members sail the waters of Burrard Inlet, Desolation Sound, the Gulf Islands, Howe Sound and Strait of Georgia. Info: Scott at 604-255-4590 or www.barnetsailing.bc.ca.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library. Info: Julie Park at 604-936-6027.

Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities committee, meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: John at 604-469-0361.

Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Info: 604-464-2058.

Apex Netball Club practises from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Middle School, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam, for women and girls of all ages. Information: Wendy at 604-552-3219.

Baker's Corner Preschool is a parent participation school with classes for three- and four-year-olds inside Baker Drive Elementary, 885 Baker Dr. Registrations are accepted on an ongoing basis. Information: 604-461-5848 or www.bakerscornerpreschool.com.

Burquitlam Community Association meets on the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Banting Midding School, 820 Banting St., Coquitlam.

Westcoast Harmony Chorus is seeking energetic, motivated women who love to sing. Attend a Wednesday night rehearsal to hear this award-winning, four-part harmony chorus. Information: 604-596-6735.

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter needs volunteers for its 24-hour rape crisis line and shelter for battered women. Free training provided. Info: 604-872-8212.

Wild West Can-Can Dancers, registered as Golden Spike Days Can-Can Dancers Society, is accepting new members, including dancers, non-dancers and anyone in between. Information: www.wildwestcancan.ca.

Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Info: 604-688-1716 or 604-461-6991.

Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts caregiver support groups. The Coquitlam group meets the last Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m., and the Port Coquitlam group meets the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. A Chinese-speaking support group is held the first Thursday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. Information: 604-298-0711.

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Info: Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Rocky Point Toastmasters meets Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: 604-506-1037.

Canadian Cancer Society is looking for a volunteer co-ordinator in the Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas who can organize rides to transport cancer patients to and from treatments and appointments. Volunteers should be organized and have good record-keeping skills, people skills, telephone manner and problem solving ability. Information: Kim Aubert at kaubert@bc.cancer.ca or 604-215-5207.

Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion. Meetings feature speakers on topics of interest to members. Membership is $10 per year. For information about membership, call Roy Hartman at 604-939-0303. Group also holds a social bingo in the Mike Butler Room of Dogwood Pavilion each Friday at 1 p.m. There are 15 games. The cost is five cents per card per game, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. For information about the bingo, call Catherine Clout at 604-937-7537.

Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members to take part at the lanes behind Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Information: Ann at 604-939-8976.

Port Coquitlam Stroke Recovery Club meets Mondays at 11:30 a.m. at Wilson Centre. Those who have had a stroke, and their caregivers, are welcome. Information: 604-942-2334.

Maillardville Community Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at ABC Country Restaurant at Lougheed Highway and Schoolhouse Street. Information: 604-464-1808.

City of Coquitlam leisure and parks is looking for volunteers who are fluent in both English and either Cantonese, Mandarin or Korean, who could also teach basic computer skills. For more information, call Laurie at 604-927-6963.

SUCCESS is looking for volunteers for its host program, which helps new immigrants adapt to Canadian society. Info: Shirley at 604-936-5900.

Como Lake Quilters meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Como Lake United Church. The informal group meets to work on individual projects and share talents. Visitors and prospective members welcome. Info: Joy at 604-466-9992 or Jo-Ann at 604-941-4869.